Add 5/20 and 4/90
5/20 + 4/90 is 53/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 8/180 = 45 + 8/180 = 53/180 - So, 5/20 + 4/90 = 53/180
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